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BF62 AEL

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,472 mi
Last recorded115,472 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge / main tread near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and several small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside orange side lamp insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

knock on steering no excessive play detected

park brake on minimum required 16%

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge main tread good (5.2.3 (e))

steering slight knock no excessive play detected

Pass 19 Aug 2023 106,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering noisy no excessive play detected ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both springs all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 100,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering noisy no excessive play detected ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both springs all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel performance 17% close to minimum required

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,351 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash [ wiring fault??] pads seem ok

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park performance below limit o/s157kg n/s161kg = 9% (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel close too limit

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped /brake pads 3mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very close to limit advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel /n/s lower and slower on performance only just met requirement 16% will need attention soon

Pass 22 May 2017 67,568 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,508 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,250 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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BF62 AEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 114,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF62 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF62 AEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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